UFC Fight Night: Cerrone vs. Medeiros
Austin, USA
18 Feb 2018
Welterweight
VS
29%
Burkman
71%
Morono
Win Probability
Submission
Round 1 · 2:12
JB
Joshua Burkman
"The People's Warrior"
2816
5'10"72" reachOrthodox46 yrs5-fight slideWell-Rounded
CFR 14
Alex
Alex Morono
"The Great White"
2413
Well-Rounded4-fight slide35 yrsOrthodox72" reach5'11"
CFR 35

Combatrics Intelligence

Data-driven breakdown · fighter metrics

Edge: Morono

Morono is a strong favourite at 71% win probability per the CFR ratings. The data points decisively in one direction.

Key angles

The CFR gap of 21 points suggests a clear performance difference on paper.

Striking split: Morono throws more volume but Burkman connects at a higher rate — quality vs quantity.

Risk flags

Burkman's chin rating of 0 flags durability concerns based on KO history.

Morono has a chin rating of 20 — a potential KO vulnerability.

Burkman
Morono
Physical Matchup
Height · Reach · Age · Stance
5'10"
Height
+5'11"
72"
Reach
72"
46
Age
+35
Orthodox
Stance
Orthodox
Burkman
Morono
Composite Fighter Rating
Overall score combining performance, win quality, momentum & durability
14.3
35.0
34.7
Performance Avg
43.3
36
Quality of Victory
35
80
Momentum Score
20
Burkman
Morono
Striking
Significant strikes per minute & accuracy
0.9
2.0
43%
Strike Accuracy
41%
2.3
Striking Style Score (/10)
2.7
1 KOs
KO Finishes
2 KOs
Strike targetStrike target
0
Head
2
0
Body
0
4
Leg
5
RangeRange
4Distance7
0Clinch0
0Ground0
Burkman
Morono
Grappling
Takedowns, submissions & wrestling
Sub Attempts / fight
0.1
2.9
Grappling Style Score (/10)
2.9
2.0
Wrestling Style Score (/10)
2.0
0:00
Control Time (this fight)
0:00
0
Reversals
0
Burkman
Morono
Durability / Chin
Resilience against knockouts and stoppages
0
20
KO risk
Verdict
KO risk
2
KO/TKO Losses
3
5
Sub Losses
0
Avg R2.0 stoppage
KO round context
Avg R1.7 stoppage
1 fight ago
Last KO loss
1 fight ago
Strikes absorbed / min
19/44 fights
Chin rating based on
24/37 fights
Burkman
Morono
Form & Momentum
Recent fight performance — most recent weighted 30%
80
20
5-fight 📉 slide
Current form
4-fight 📉 slide
L · Sub · R1
L · KO · R1
L · Sub · R1
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
Last 5
L · Dec · R3
L · KO · R1
L · Dec · R3
L · Dec · R3
W · Dec · R3
Burkman
Morono
Finish Rate
Percentage of wins by KO/TKO or Submission
33%
31%
1
KO / TKO Wins
2
1
Submission Wins
2
4
Decision Wins
9

Style Fingerprint

Combatrics radar — 6 fighting dimensions scored 0–10

Burkman
Morono
Striking2.3 / 2.7Volume6.0 / 6.7Grappling2.9 / 2.9Wrestling2.0 / 2.0Submission1.7 / 1.5Pressure3.3 / 3.9
Fighter 1
Fighter 2
2.3
Striking
KO power & stand-up volume
2.7
2.9
Grappling
Ground control & clinch
2.9
2.0
Wrestling
Takedown threat & defence
2.0
1.7
Submission
Submission attack frequency
1.5
3.3
Pressure
Clinch/ground work rate
3.9
6.0
Volume
Decision-pace fighting
6.7
Burkman
Strike Zones
Morono
Burkman
Attacking
0HEAD0BODY4LEGS4 landed
Absorbing
2HEAD0BODY5LEGS7 absorbed
Morono
Attacking
2HEAD0BODY5LEGS7 landed
Absorbing
0HEAD0BODY4LEGS4 absorbed
Targeting Overlap
🎯Burkman targets the legs (100% of attacks) — Morono absorbs 100% of strikes there
🎯Morono targets the legs (71% of attacks) — Burkman absorbs 71% of strikes there

Round by Round

This fight · per-round breakdown

Burkman
RND
Morono
0/0R00/0
0/0R10/0

Burkman · QOF Timeline

Avg: 4.2
0105.0W5.0W2.8L4.5W4.5W5.5L4.5W5.5L2.8L5.5L4.0L4.0L4.5W5.5L5.5L1.5L2.7L1.5L2005-112007-052015-052017-032018-02
WinLossTrend

Morono · QOF Timeline

Avg: 5.1
0104.5W4.5W5.5L5.0W5.5L4.9W5.0W5.1W2.9L4.5W5.5L5.0W4.5W5.0W5.0W4.5L5.3W6.7L4.7W6.2L6.4L2.3L7.8L2016-012019-032021-092024-042026-02
WinLossTrend

Burkman · Last 5

L · Sub · R1
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Submission
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KO/TKO
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L · Sub · R1
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Submission
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Zak OttowRating 5.5
Decision
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Decision
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L · Dec · R3
Daniil DonchenkoRating 7.8
Decision
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L · KO · R1
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KO/TKO
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Decision
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Decision
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